Which action most effectively demonstrates that a new staff member understands the role of scrub nurse?
a. Documents all patient care accurately
b. Labels all specimens to send to the lab
c. Keeps both hands above the operating table level
d. Takes the patient to the postanesthesia recovery area
ANS: C
The scrub nurse role includes maintaining asepsis in the operating field. The other actions would be performed by the circulating nurse.
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A) Minimize the client's description of pain or need for pain relief. B) Collaborate with the client about his or her goal for a level of pain relief. C) Use all forms of available pain management techniques. D) Prevent the client from self-administering analgesics.
Which of the following questions is part of the screening for physical disability?
A) Are you able to go shopping for groceries or clothes? B) Are you able to walk one block? C) Are you able to pass the driver's license test? D) Are you able to perform light dusting and pick up after yourself around the house?